Category Archives: Events

The Mountain’s Photographer

Posted on November 16, 2011 by brucesmith49

 by Judy Spiers Ron Warfield is a photographer of many years’ experience, and his primary subject has been the majestic Mount Rainier.  During the recent Open Studio Tour, my husband, Mark, and I visited his photographic art exhibit in the … Continue reading →

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Day Three of the “Open Studio Tour” art extravaganza

Posted on November 10, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Judy Spiers Our first stop on Day Three of the Pierce County Open Studio Tour was at oil painting artist, Linda Jacobus.  On our way, I told Mark – my husband and chauffer – that I had a hunch … Continue reading →

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First nation-wide emergency broadcast test is scheduled for Wednesday, 11 am, Pacific Time

Posted on November 8, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Tomorrow, Wednesday, the entire country will experience the first test of the new national Emergency Alert System (EAS), the Washington State Patrol has announced this week.

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Judy Spiers: Open Studio Tour, Day 2

Posted on November 6, 2011 by brucesmith49

~ The sun was out; Day Two of the Open Studio Tour of Pierce County could not have been better for visiting artists in their studios.

Posted in Culture, Entertainment, Events, Graham News, Judy Spiers, Puyallup | 8 Comments

Orting volunteers step-up to feed the hungry

Posted on November 4, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Orting: The best volunteer community I have ever known By Pat Wilson I have lived in a great many places throughout my life (70+ years) and seen a lot of people who give their all for their community, but … Continue reading →

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Judy Spiers: On the road of Day One of the Open Studio Tour

Posted on November 4, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Camera, tablet, pencils and a full tank of gas and my husband Mark and I were off to the Open Studio Tour of Pierce County.  We decided to follow the directions mapped out in the brochure and see how well they … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Eatonville News, Entertainment, Events, Frederickson, Graham News, Judy Spiers, Nature, Puyallup, South Hill | 8 Comments

Eatonville hosts arts tour, crafts bazaar and wine festival this weekend

Posted on November 3, 2011 by brucesmith49

  As the hard frosts of fall come roaring into south Pierce County, area residents are also basking in the glow of a cornucopia of art festivals, wine tastings and crafts fairs this weekend.

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Artist’s Open Studio Tour this weekend features artists from Graham, Eatonville and Puyallup

Posted on October 31, 2011 by brucesmith49

  By Judy Spiers                                                                                     At this time each year, we have in south Pierce County a wealth of amazingly talented artists who provide opportunity for the public to visit and see them work right in their own studios.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Culture, Eatonville News, Entertainment, Events, Graham News, Judy Spiers, Puyallup | 5 Comments

Frederickson fete helps build Cross Park

Posted on October 29, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Nearly 200 Frederickson residents flocked to the Sportsmen Club on Canyon Road on Saturday October 22 for an elegant, catered dinner and live auction fundraiser to support the development of the County’s latest recreational project:  the Stan and Joan … Continue reading →

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Judy Spiers’ column: Writers’ Salon on Sunday

Posted on October 27, 2011 by brucesmith49

By Judy Spiers                                                                                     This Sunday there will be a free writers’ event called Current Publishing Trends this Fall to help emerging authors learn firsthand the tricks and traps lying in the world of commercial book publishing. 

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